Hazard Herald

09/07/2025

09/06/2025

The Hazard at Prestonsburg football game has been postponed and will now be played at 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 6th at Prestonsburg.

09/05/2025

This week on Unwired Appalachia, Randy is joined by Bobby Gilliam to break down the AFC heading into the 2025 NFL season. From division battles to playoff contenders, they share their takes on who might rise to the top and who could surprise fans this year.

Whether you’re a die-hard NFL fan or just getting ready for football season, this AFC preview is packed with insights and predictions you won’t want to miss.

Tune in now and let us know in the comments who YOU think will come out on top of each AFC division!

09/05/2025

Friends of Middle Creek President Patrick Davis discusses the organization's education day, held Sept. 5 at the Middle Creek National Battlefield in Prestonsburg. Education day comes before an entire weekend of events in memory of the Battle of Middle Creek.

09/04/2025

🌧️☀️ LOCATION UPDATE! ☀️🌧️

Due to weather, The World’s Smallest Shakespeare Festival will now be held at the Hal Rogers Forum, 101 Bulldog Lane, Hazard.

Don’t worry, we’ll still have all the same activities, workshops, vendors, and fun you’ve been looking forward to! 🎭✨

Join us indoors for a full day of creativity, community, and Shakespearean cheer—rain or shine. 🌹⚔️🎨

09/03/2025

The Appalachian Arts Alliance will bring the Bard to downtown with its Shakespearean Festival on Sept. 6, offering a day packed with performances that celebrate the classics in unexpected ways.

09/03/2025

It’s Week Three of high school football in the mountains, and Unwired Appalachia has you covered! Randy and the crew break down the biggest matchups, key players to watch, and what to expect as rivalries heat up across the region. Don’t miss this week’s football preview—it’s everything you need to get ready for Friday night under the lights!

09/03/2025

Kentucky Power has officially filed for a rate increase that could translate to a nearly 15 percent increase for residential customers.

09/03/2025

Ollie Ison, 72, a resident of Perkins Towers, received an unexpected honor Aug. 29, when she was presented with a Duchess of Hazard certificate.

Ollie Ison, 72, a resident of Patterson Towers, received an unexpected honor Aug. 29, when she was presented with a Duchess of Hazard certificate.

09/03/2025

Local and state officials joined community partners and the Housing Development Alliance on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the first five completed homes at the Sky View subdivision, a high-ground living space built for fl…

Local and state officials joined community partners and the Housing Development Alliance on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the first five completed homes at the Sky

09/03/2025

A Hazard man was charged with child endangerment following a recent incident.